What is mobility and movement

This refers to the ability to engage muscles to move parts of the body, to walk or reposition. These are both required to be able to move from place to place including transfers such as lying to sitting, sitting to standing and stepping.

Many people with mobility issues will use mobility aids which range from Walking sticks/aids crutches, and wheelchairs

They may also require transfer aids such as- Sliding Board, Transfer Aid or Hoist

Balance- Is the ability to evenly distribute weight to remain upright in either sitting or standing.

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